Taco Villa Inspired Mexican Pizzas with Creamy White Sauce

Name: Taco Villa Inspired Mexican Pizzas with Creamy White Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup diced white onion; 1/3 cup flour; 1 cup milk; 1 pound ground chuck; 3/4 cup chopped white onion; salt; freshly ground black pepper; 8 inch flour tortillas; vegetable oil; 1 ounce can diced green chilies; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; picante sauce

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
570 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Taco Villa Inspired Mexican Pizzas with Creamy White Sauce

Yvette Arnold

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Individual Mexican pizzas featuring crispy fried tortillas topped with a unique onion-infused white sauce, seasoned ground beef, and melty cheese for a Tex-Mex twist on traditional pizza.

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Ingredients

Servings

White sauce

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup diced white onion
1/3 cup flour
1 cup milk

Things

1 pound ground chuck
3/4 cup chopped white onion
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 inch flour tortillas
vegetable oil for frying
1 ounce can diced green chilies
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
picante sauce to taste

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Instructions

To make the white sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until fragrant like pie crust. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
In a large skillet, brown the ground chuck over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
In a separate skillet, lightly fry each tortilla in a small amount of vegetable oil until slightly crisp.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
To assemble, spread each fried tortilla with a layer of cooled white sauce. Add the ground beef mixture, sprinkle with green chilies, and top with cheddar cheese.
Place them on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese melts, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle with picante sauce.

Notes

The key to this recipe is the balance between the white sauce and the seasoned beef. Too much sauce will make the tortilla soggy, while too little won't deliver the signature creaminess this dish is known for. For the crispiest tortillas, make sure your oil is hot enough before frying. If it's not hot enough, the tortillas will absorb too much oil and become greasy rather than crisp. You can prepare all components in advance and assemble just before serving for a quick meal solution. For an extra flavor boost, add a pinch of cumin to your beef as it cooks. If serving for a party, set up a "build your own" Mexican pizza bar with various toppings so guests can customize to their preferences.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 570kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 131mg (44%) Sodium 353mg (15%) Potassium 691mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 675IU (14%) Vitamin C 13.3mg (15%) Calcium 336mg (34%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	570kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	21g	7%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	40g	62%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Cholesterol	131mg	44%
Sodium	353mg	15%
Potassium	691mg	15%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	675IU	14%
Vitamin C	13.3mg	15%
Calcium	336mg	34%
Iron	4mg	22%